Recent content by bdt0307

Damn, I haven't been here in awhile. Cold Steel Spartan

Some updated pics. Majority shot, forgot the ZT0350, the BM Impel and didn't bring the W47 Bowie that day. Benchmade group shot ZT0350 the Hartsfield custom Al Mar Eagle Ivory micarta & Kershaw "Needs Work" Al Mar Falcon Stainless

Update: Have been so busy with running business haven't had a lot of time for hobby. Have sent blades to Heat treat should have them back this week hopefully, then I can start on handles and sheaths. btw Have received a free piece of 1/4" x 1-1/2"x 24" 440C Stainless with certs from my knife...

A couple of days ago he gave me the Eagle's lil' brother, which he bought the same day. A Stainless Al Mar Falcon. It has been lovingly used and will continue to be so as it has made it into my edc rotation.

This knife is a gift to me from another admirer of knives. Since he put forth the effort to commission this knife and then wait however long it was just to gift it to me a couple of decades later tells me to hold on to this knife. When the right price or trade comes along I might consider it...

I have a Stainless steel salesman that recently discovered my afinity for all things "edged". As it turns out he at one time also had this fascination and bought a number of knives. Since he has been aware of my "hobby", he has been gifting me his knives. The first 2 were an early Protech...

Thanks for the advice Doug.

My Stainless salesman gifted me another of his older knives. An Al Mar Eagle with Ivory Micarta scales. This is an original production knife as my friend bought over 20+ years ago. I love it when this guy comes by, he always has a cool story, very helpful information and recently some cool knives.

Have Grinded the first 2 (below) freehand, it is harder than I thought it would be.

Thanks for the input, I had already decided against the "cups". Really appreciate the heads-up about the grind near the point. This is the type of feedback I want and desperately need at this point. Hey BRad704, I have also decided against bolsters. Brad

Thanks for the feedback Rick. The bottom 2 are mine, the others have been promised to associates that can contribute to the project. I have access to a Turret Milling machine for the initial grind. I will have the "Cutting edge" applied by my local knife shop contact who will also be the one...

Well, when I first logged on to this sight I said I had an access to 1095, well I finally found a 1/8" thick piece worth making something out of. It was blued from the manufacturer and will need some post work re-heat treating but I am pleased so far. I didn't think to take pictures of the...

The only Lone Wolf knives I own are of the Paul variety, apparently Benchmade agrees with you as they have the Paul Axial lock line in their 2011 catalog. The Perfectos are a wicked little knife, relatively inexpensive too. You should get one. Brad

Presto w/ Giraffe Bone scales (1 of 1) Slimjim w/ Tiger coral Scales (1 of 1) Perfecto w/ Blacklip Mother of Pearl scales and Stainless Hakapella Damascus (1 of 1) Perfecto w/ Passion Stone and Stainless Hakapella Damascus (1 of 100) Pocket knife w/ Jade scales and Raindrop Damascus (1...

I haven't done anything with the Smith & Wesson since I bought it, because a day later I bought the ZT0350. I've sold off other knives for re-investment into what you see today, but I can't let that S&W go for some reason. Thanks for the compliments and keep you blades oiled.